When you watch horrific videos like the one I have posted here, you can feel such a sense of loss and distress that you wonder, “What can I do?” It seems like the problem is just too big, where do you start?
By fostering a child…giving them a loving home. By being aware of those children [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘FOSTER CARE’
October 20, 2009
STOP CHILD ABUSE
May 21, 2009
WHAT WILL IT TAKE?
If the recent news story about a seven year old girl that was so malnourished, abused and neglected that she only weighed 9 kilos when found by authorities does not make you cry, you might need to check if your heart is still beating.
This innocent child suffered at the hands of her parents, and when [...]
April 6, 2009
CHILDLIKE PRAISE
you have taught children and nursing infants to give you praise.
They silence your enemies, who were seeking revenge. (Ps 8:2)
March 19, 2009
101 reasons to foster!
Just look at this picture 101 times! She is soooo beautiful, cute, adorable, funny, cheeky, did I mention adorable? Doesn’t matter if they came from my womb, I love ‘em just as much!
March 16, 2009
STEALER OF HEARTS
People always say to me, “I could never foster, because what if I have to give the child up? I could never let them go.” After 2 and a half years with us, the prospect of this beautiful baby going back to her birth parents is beyond comprehension. She knows no other home but ours. But [...]
February 5, 2009
PERMANENT CARE?
It seems that, after two years in our care, Docs have begun the process through the courts to gain permanent orders for our two foster darlings.
We have already put our hand up to raise these children forever, and are excited that the process is beginning. We are also a little scared. The birth father has [...]
December 11, 2008
INNOCENCE
‘Sweetcheeks’ December 2008
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Luke 18:15-17
October 31, 2008
GOD’S MASTERPIECE
One of God’s masterpieces – our beautiful baby is two this week! She came to us as a tiny 5-week old baby, pale and malnourished. Today, she is thriving – running, laughing, talking jibberish, smiling cheekily, creating havoc and breaking hearts everywhere she goes!
We love you sweet cheeks – happy birthday.